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1. PwC Cyprus: Celebrating international investment and the momentum it brings at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-cyprus-celebrating-international-investment-and-the-momentum-it-brings-at-the-13th-invest-cyprus-international-investment-awards

The 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards were held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, reaffirming Cyprus’ position as a regional hub for international business and recognising distinguished foreign investors who continue to place their trust in the country....

2. Casper the Friendly Ghost claims responsibility as Cyprus enters the age of amateur terror

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/casper-the-friendly-ghost-claims-responsibility-as-cyprus-enters-the-age-of-amateur-terror

Until now, we knew July 9th as the dark day in 1821 when the Ottomans hanged Archbishop Kyprianos for his involvement in the Greek War of Independence. We also knew July 9th as the title of a powerful epic poem by Vasilis Michaelides about the massacres of that day. ...

3. Anti-riot patrols deployed to Finikoudes following recent public safety concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anti-riot-patrols-deployed-to-finikoudes-following-recent-public-safety-concerns

President Nikos Christodoulides announced Friday that anti-riot police from the Special Anti-Terrorist Squad (MMAD) will begin patrolling the popular Finikoudes promenade as of 8 p.m., following a surge in reports of assaults and hooliganism in the area....

4. Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus boosts economy, employment, study finds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/coca-cola-hbc-cyprus-boosts-economy-employment-study-finds

Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus contributes 0.3% to Cyprus’ GDP and national employment, according to a 2024 study by EY Cyprus Advisory Services Ltd. The findings, unveiled during a stakeholder event, underscore the company’s substantial role in the country’s economy and labor market....

5. Fourteen years later: Honoring the victims of the Mari blast and reflecting on a national tragedy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/fourteen-years-later-honoring-the-victims-of-the-mari-blast-and-reflecting-on-a-national-tragedy

On the anniversary of the 2011 Mari explosion, Cyprus pays tribute to the 13 individuals who lost their lives in one of the country’s most devastating peacetime disasters. The nation pauses to remember the impact of that fateful day and to renew its pledge for accountability and vigilance....

6. Vandals attack DISY offices, deface image of former President Anastasiades

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vandals-attack-disy-offices-deface-image-of-former-president-anastasiades

Unknown vandals targeted the offices of the Democratic Rally (DISY) party in Limassol late Wednesday night, causing significant damage and spray-painting threatening slogans, one of which defaced a photograph of former President Nicos Anastasiades....

7. Cyprus taps U.S. and EU defense funds to strengthen military

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-taps-u-s-and-eu-defense-funds-to-strengthen-military

Cyprus is taking steps to strengthen its military capabilities with help from both the European Union and the United States, government officials announced on Wednesday, marking another sign of deepening strategic ties between Nicosia and Washington....

8. Guilfoyle vows to champion Cyprus, Greece, and Israel in U.S. foreign policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/guilfoyle-vows-to-champion-cyprus-greece-and-israel-in-u-s-foreign-policy

Kimberly Guilfoyle, nominee for a seat on the influential U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, pledged during her confirmation hearing to prioritize strong American alliances with Cyprus, Greece, and Israel, calling the Eastern Mediterranean region vital to U.S. national security....

9. Nicosia, the neglected relative

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nicosia-the-neglected-relative

Nicosia has structural issues. Where other cities have the sea, Nicosia has the Green Line. By its very nature, its development, and even the daily relief of its traffic, does not unfold in any smooth or natural way....

10. EU gives Cyprus a nod on fighting corruption, but says it's not enough

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-gives-cyprus-a-nod-on-fighting-corruption-but-says-it-s-not-enough

Cyprus is making headway in the fight against corruption, according to the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law Report released Monday, but Brussels says more work is needed to strengthen accountability and speed up key reforms....

11. Lebanese President makes one-day visit to Cyprus for bilateral talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lebanese-president-makes-one-day-visit-to-cyprus-for-bilateral-talks

President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to Cyprus on Wednesday for a one-day official visit, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening ties between the two neighboring countries....

12. Pope Leo appoints new head of Vatican commission on clergy abuse

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-leo-appoints-new-head-of-vatican-commission-on-clergy-abuse

Pope Leo on Saturday appointed French Archbishop Thibault Verny as the new head of the Vatican’s commission on clergy sexual abuse, marking his first public move to address a crisis that has severely damaged the credibility of the Roman Catholic Church....

13. Cyprus considers electricity bill surcharge to fund €25 million energy project payment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-considers-electricity-bill-surcharge-to-fund-€25-million-energy-project-payment

Cyprus is preparing to impose a temporary surcharge on electricity bills to fund a €25 million payment requested by Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) for the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, energy officials told Parliament on Tuesday....

14. Fidias interviewed Tatar, and I’m glad he did

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fidias-interviewed-tatar-and-i-m-glad-he-did

What’s all the hullabaloo about? That’s what I found myself asking after watching MEP Fidias Panayiotou’s interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. In my view, it was a fascinating, necessary, and, yes, bold move. But apparently, not everyone agrees....

15. Cyprus Schengen entry in 2026? Don’t bet on it, says CIReN

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-schengen-entry-in-2026-don-t-bet-on-it-says-ciren

President Nikos Christodoulides may have boldly promised that Cyprus will join the Schengen Area in 2026, but the facts on the ground paint a different and far more complicated picture....

16. Bizonal federation no longer unites both sides, says UN envoy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bizonal-federation-no-longer-unites-both-sides-says-un-envoy

The United Nations' personal envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, has warned that one of the biggest casualties of the failed peace talks in Crans Montana is the loss of a shared vision for the island’s future....

17. Fidias releases Tatar interview despite political firestorm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-releases-tatar-interview-despite-political-firestorm

Cypriot MEP and YouTube personality Fidias Panayiotou has published a long-awaited and hotly debated interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, a move that’s triggered intense backlash across the island's political spectrum....

18. Cyprus to open euthanasia bill debate in September as government prioritizes end-of-life care

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-open-euthanasia-bill-debate-in-september-as-government-prioritizes-end-of-life-care

Parliament will begin an article-by-article debate in September on a controversial bill to legalize medically assisted death, with a full vote expected in January 2026. However, the government maintains the move is premature without first expanding palliative care services....

19. ‘Pegasus-1’ reveals 350-meter column of natural gas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/‘pegasus-1-reveals-350-meter-column-of-natural-gas

President Nikos Christodoulides was briefed Monday on a new natural gas discovery in the Republic of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), following a videoconference with ExxonMobil Vice President John Ardill....

20. Who’s protecting the children? Not social services, critics say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-s-protecting-the-children-not-social-services-critics-say

The recent case of a 22-month-old child in Limassol hospitalized with burns and signs of severe neglect has once again exposed serious flaws in Cyprus’ Social Welfare Services, a system meant to protect vulnerable children but increasingly criticized as unfit for purpose....

21. Fire erupts in military van, soldiers escape unharmed (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-erupts-in-military-van-soldiers-escape-unharmed-video

A fire broke out Saturday morning in a moving minivan transporting soldiers, prompting an emergency response and temporarily closing a section of the highway....

22. Dozens of lifeguard towers unmanned in Cyprus as beach safety concerns rise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dozens-of-lifeguard-towers-unmanned-in-cyprus-as-beach-safety-concerns-rise

Nearly 30 lifeguard towers across the free areas of Cyprus remain unmanned at the height of the summer season, raising serious safety concerns after three people were nearly drowned this week in Protaras....

23. Cyprus President urges UK to uphold role as guarantor power as talks expected to resume

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-urges-uk-to-uphold-role-as-guarantor-power-as-talks-expected-to-resume

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday urged the United Kingdom to fully embrace its responsibilities as a guarantor power in support of renewed efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue....

24. Ex-speaker says President OK’d his role in golden passport scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-ex-speaker-says-president-ok-d-his-role-in-golden-passport-scheme

In the ongoing saga of the golden passport scandal that rocked Cyprus’ reputation, a surprise document presented in court on Thursday added fresh intrigue to the high-profile criminal trial of former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris....

25. Denmark kicks off EU presidency with tough talk on migration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/denmark-kicks-off-eu-presidency-with-tough-talk-on-migration

Denmark officially launched its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union this week, with a firm focus on tightening migration controls, boosting European defense, and strengthening economic competitiveness....

26. U.S. Embassy in Cyprus celebrates Independence Day with New Jersey flair

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-embassy-in-cyprus-celebrates-independence-day-with-new-jersey-flair

The U.S. Embassy in Cyprus kicked off Independence Day festivities early this year with a vibrant celebration on July 1 at the University of Cyprus, blending American tradition with a creative homage to the state of New Jersey....

27. New governance structure cuts costs in provincial agencies, officials say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-governance-structure-cuts-costs-in-provincial-agencies-officials-say

In response to recent reports about salaries and allowances within the Provincial Self-Government Organizations (EOAs), officials released clarifications Wednesday aimed at providing a fuller picture of the situation....

28. Christodoulides flies solo to UN summit in bold Cyprus peace bid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-flies-solo-to-un-summit-in-bold-cyprus-peace-bid

President Nikos Christodoulides will head to New York later this month for crucial UN-hosted talks on the Cyprus problem, but notably, he’ll be going alone....

29. From ''Together we make history'' to pyromaniacs and red lights: A week in Cypriot politics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-together-we-make-history-to-pyromaniacs-and-red-lights-a-week-in-cypriot-politics

Our young Nikos found himself in America, where he wrapped up his speech with the grand finale: ''Together we make history.''...

30. Nikaros, Varosiotou, Strovolos and the one billion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nikaros-varosiotou-strovolos-and-the-one-billion

“The DISY party was not created to serve anyone’s personal ambitions!” When that comes out of Nikos Anastasiades’ mouth, it takes on an altogether different meaning....

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